Apollo is often seen as confident and somewhat flamboyant. Hermes is more sly and quick - witted. In a fanfiction, Apollo might be a bit overbearing at first, but Hermes would use his wits to keep Apollo in check. For example, if Apollo makes a grand plan without thinking it through, Hermes would point out the flaws in a clever way.
One common theme is friendship. Since Percy and Apollo come from different backgrounds in the Percy Jackson universe, their developing friendship is often explored. They learn to trust each other and work together.
One plot idea could be that Percy, Apollo, and Hermes have to team up to solve a mystery in the demigod world. Maybe there's a strange new threat that's affecting the powers of the gods and they need to figure out the source. Another could be a sort of race or competition between them where they learn more about each other's strengths and weaknesses.
There's also 'Apollo's Ally Percy'. This fanfiction dives deep into how Apollo and Percy could form an alliance. It shows their journey through different challenges and how they start to understand and rely on each other more. The character development in it is quite well - done.
In some fanfictions, Hermes interacts with Percy as a mentor. He might offer advice on how to deal with other gods or mythical creatures. For example, he could tell Percy the weaknesses of a particular monster. In other stories, he may be more of an enigma, his actions and words being hard to decipher. Sometimes, Hermes and Percy form an alliance, like when they have to face a common threat together.
One common theme is the exploration of power dynamics. Since Percy and Apollo have different powers in the demigod realm, fanfictions often play with how they interact based on that. For example, Percy's control over water and Apollo's over the sun and prophecy.
The theme of trickery also pops up a lot. Given Hermes' nature, there are often elements of trickery and deception in the fanfiction. This could be Hermes playing a trick on Percy or Percy using Hermes - like tactics to outwit his enemies. It makes for some exciting plot twists and keeps the readers on their toes.
One great fanfiction could be about Percy and Apollo going on a quest together. Maybe they have to retrieve a lost musical instrument of Apollo that has the power to control the tides. In this fanfic, Percy's water powers and Apollo's sun - related abilities would make for an interesting combination.
Well, I really like the fanfiction 'Hermes' Role in Percy's Journey'. In this story, Hermes is portrayed as a more complex character than in the original books. He has his own motives and struggles while interacting with Percy. There's also a fanfic called 'Percy's Encounters with Hermes' where Percy has multiple encounters with Hermes that change his perspective on the god. Additionally, 'The Hermes - Percy Alliance' is a great read as it shows how the two can work together against common enemies, with some really cool action scenes and character development.
In some fanfictions, Percy might use his friendship with Apollo to get some unique items. For instance, Apollo could give him a special arrow that can travel through water without getting wet, which Percy could use in his future battles or quests.